Insurance & LiensQuestion 1472 of 1605
Which type of claimant is generally NOT required to serve a Preliminary Notice to preserve a mechanics lien?
a.A material supplier to a subcontractor
b.A sub-subcontractor
c.An equipment rental company renting to a subcontractor
d.A laborer performing work for wages (as to lien rights for wages)
Explanation
Under Civil Code §8200(e), a laborer (as to wages) is excused from serving a preliminary notice. Most others without a direct owner contract — subs, material suppliers, equipment lessors — must serve the preliminary notice to preserve lien and stop payment notice rights.
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